In a few days, it will be Halloween. I believe in working with nature, when decorating my yard. I’ll put up some Indian corn on the door, a pumpkin on the step, things like that. After dark, on Halloween night, my husband sets up a haunted house. It disappears mysteriously the next day.

But as other yards whiz by while I am running around in my car, I am forced to look at these huge, very huge inflatable Halloween pirate ships and ghosts, made of plastic and bright colors. Yesterday I saw an inflatable black cat the size of the bungalow in which is has to be stored off-season. Not only defying nature, but overcoming it. A Macy’s Day Parade balloon right there in broad daylight.

I prefer to keep my oversized creatures in my collages, not on my front lawn.

Ha Ha! Halloween gets bigger and bigger here every year but we haven’t got as far as massive inflatables – we save that for Christmas where more than a few houses in our neighbourhood are lighting up as if the national grid depended on just them. You’ve given me inspiration for a bit of a rant.

I have to say, if I get around someone who rants, I have no trouble following along! This time I started the rant. In print! And I am sure it won’t be the last!! Good to hear from you. I have to read your blog about clubbing. I was in the car and read briefly on my phone that you went to a club! How fun!

I know…that man has a kayak! I thought it was a surf board. You are missing some good Halloween decorations here. We all miss you and can’t wait til your return. I thought about putting your son in a blog….we’ll see…..Safe travels!!!!!